Hats off to Ben for wanting to improve the Hawks schedule. Two neutral site games against Creighton and Alabama. The Izzo model to prepare for the BIG conference and tourney.
Ben improving the schedule
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Hoping this is a clear signal that Ben is confident about his team's potential the next couple of years.
He is very sharp on how the system works and scheduling accordingly.
With the expansion of the tourny and the BIG, it is obvious now that in both BB and fb, all that really matters is making the tourny.
He is very sharp on how the system works and scheduling accordingly.
With the expansion of the tourny and the BIG, it is obvious now that in both BB and fb, all that really matters is making the tourny.
Expectations are pretty high after last years run during Ben's first year at the helm. He sure looks to be making great decisions while building for the future. Such a different approach than Fran had. Fan's are hungry to watch a more competitive team. Excited to see what year two brings.
Looked at Bama's roster. Brought in a 6'11" center from Boise State and have a 6'8" PF. The balance of the roster is 6'6" to 67" four star athletes. Several quick guards. Will be a solid top 20 challenge.
Because they are coming off an elite 8, and have one of the best coaches in the country. Fans have to show up this year.
If people get more excited for Robert Morris and SEMO than Alabama they need to check their priorities. And their pulse.
Like paying full price to see the stand ins for a broadway show
I don’t, I haven’t paid to see an Iowa Home game in any Sport for 30+ years.
Got Coach’s Tickets with Fran’s staff, that was always nice.
Iowa still looking to do any non conf tourney like the one we did last year for ole Miss and Grand Canyon games?
It doesn't seem like it as most have been announced by now, looks like we are playing more neutral site games this year(3) instead of playing in a MTE...
With the Virginia Tech addition to the schedule it is the ACC, Big East, SEC and Big 12 conferences on the schedule. Central Iowa and Northwest Iowa are going to be able to see the Hawks easier. Ben and Beth, really get it.
I keep hearing the argument that moving good non-con games out of CHA will disenfranchise season ticketholders. However, today's pay-for-play environment requires investment from the fanbase at large, so getting games in front of more potential donors is a no-brainer. I have vowed to not pay money into collectives, NIL, etc., but if they keep engaging this part of the state, I could change my mind.
It might be where some either don’t buy tickets for nonconfere other than isu. Why pay good ticket prices when the best part of your schedule is at other neutral sites in Iowa?
No.
I don't think the Hawks are allowed to play in a T'giving tourney this season - that or couldn't find a place to slot in somewhere - thus the need/reason for the 3 neutral site games against major conference opponents.
Appears to be so. 3 neutral plus isu at carver and at Xavier. I’m fine with spreading out 3 P5 neutral court games instead of tourney. As long as we are getting some good games with Q1 quality type of opponents.
Most of the team is back and very experienced (yes, we lost Stirtz, but we gained a very tall dude and a capable PG replacement). For that reason, I like our chances against other P4 teams we play early. I have not looked up how much turnover teams like VaTech have but I'm guessing its more than Iowa and it will take time for them to gel. Plus, I think BM knows what he's doing.
Excited to see Trey Thompson more than any other new comer to be honest.